1. Contents in the box

Once you open the box, you will find the following items:

a Chromecast HDMI dongle

a USB power cable,

a power adapter

an HDMI extender

a product info booklet

Chromecast HDMI dongle

Chromecast HDMI dongle should be plugged into an HDMI port on your TV. It is powered through the USB cable provided. You may use the power adapter provided or use the USB port in your TV to power the dongle.

Chromecast HDMI dongle must connect to an existing WiFi network to stream videos from the internet to your TV, or cast your Chrome browser from a supported PC or laptop.

Chromecast is controlled from any supported devices on the same WiFi network, such as smartphones, tablets, or computers. There is no remote control for Chromecast.

USB power cable

The USB power cable is used to provide power for the Chromecast. One end (the smaller one, micro USB) plugs into your Chromecast, and the other end (normal USB) plugs into either a USB port on your TV or the power adapter provided.

Power adapter

The power adapter is optional, and can be used with the USB cable to power your Chromecast if your TV does not have a USB port.

Sometimes, your TV USB port may fail to provide sufficient current. It is recommended to use the power adapter for the initial setup.

HDMI extender

The HDMI extender is optional. It should be used if your Chromecast does not fit directly into your TV. The HDMI extender may also be used to improve your WiFI reception. If it is recommended for the set up, you may see a notification on your TV screen to use the extender.

The HDMI extender should be connected to the TV first, then to the Chromecast.

Product info booklet

The booklet gives brief introduction of the contents in the box, and some warranty and safety information. Please read it before setting your Chromecast.

But this is not a Chromecast user manual. and this is the reason why we wrote this online Chromecast manual to help you setup your Chromecast.

2. Connect Chromecast to TV

To setup Chromecast, you need connect Chromecast to your TV. You may follow the following steps to connect Chromecast to TV:

Step 1: power up Chromecast.

Plug one end (smaller one, micro USB) of the USB power cable into your Chromecast and the other end of the USB power cable into the power adapter provided. Then plug the power adapter into a nearby power outlet.

You may also use USB port in your TV to power the Chromecast. But it is recommended to use the included power adapter.

Step 2: Connect Chromecast to TV

Plug Chromecast into any HDMI input port on your TV. If the fit is too tight or too lose, you may use the included HDMI extender.

If you already use up all HDMI ports, you may get a HDMI splitter or an HDMI switch (read Chromecast troubleshooting part on this). For the initial setup, you should try to use the HDMI port on TV directly.

Step 3: Switch to the correct HDMI source

If the HDMI source is set correctly, you should see the Chromecast setup screen on TV as shown below. The setup instruction reads like

Set me up

On your laptop or phone, visit, google.com/chromecast/setup/

My setup name is “ChromecastXXXX”

If your TV does not show this screen, it usually means you do not choose the source correctly. In your TV remote control, find the source button (usually next to power button), press to select the correct source.

3. Setup Chromecast

Before using Chromecast, you must set up your Chromecast once. Chromecast setup can be done in an Android or iOS phone or tablet or a Mac, Windows or Chromebook Pixel computer.

Once the Chromecasrt setup is finished, you can cast from all supported devices without having to set up Chromecast again. Then only requirement is that your device and Chromecast must connect to the same network (the same router). Chromecast supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. 5GHz is NOT supported.

For dual-band routers, your device can connect to 5GHz; while Chromecast connects to 2.4GHz.

Before you begin the Chromecast setup process, make sure your device to be used for setup is connected to a wireless network. Chromecast later will join the same network. Then visiting www.google.com/chromecast/setup on a device that is running a supported operating system:

Android Gingerbread 2.3 & higher

iOS6 & higher

Windows 7 & higher

OS X 10.7 & higher

Chrome OS (Chromebook Pixel on Chrome 28 & higher)

Following the on-screen instructions to finish the Chromecast setup process.

If your Chromecast is set up correctly and your TV is on the correct input source, you will see the Chromecast “ready to cast” screen (Home Screen) with your Wi-Fi network name refereed on the bottom left-hand side (see image below).

In your browser, navigate to https://cast.google.com/chromecast/setup Save the file or run it once it is downloaded. If you choose to save the file, you will need to double click on the file to begin the installation process.

Step 4: Run the Chromecast app.

Once the app is started, it will automatically start to search for the Chromecast device nearby.

When the Chromecast was found, the device’s name will be shown on your PC. You will see the screen of “Ready to setup ChromecastXXXX”.

Click “Continue” in the installer.

Now check the code shown on your TV screen and the App window. Click That’s my Code if the codes match.

Then, you will be asked to provide the info of the wireless network to be used for Chromecast. Chromecast will connect to this network automatically next time.

Once the app is launched, it will automatically search for Chromecast devices in range. Select the Chromecast device you want to set up from the list and follow the prompts on the screen to complete the setup of your Chromecast. The other steps are similar to those for Windows PC.

Once the app is launched, it will automatically search for Chromecast devices in range. Select the Chromecast device you want to set up from the list and follow the prompts on the screen to complete the setup of your Chromecast. The other steps are similar to those for Windows PC.

4. Troubleshoot Chromecast and FAQs

No power for Chromecast. Check the light on your Chromecast. It should be illuminated or blinking.

USB port in TV does not provide enough current for Chromecast. The LED color will be in red. Try the included power adapter

TV source is not set to the HDMI port. Check the source options in TV.

You are using some old HDMI switch or splitter. Most of them should work with Chromecast, but a few many not. Try to plug Chromecast to the TV directly.

Q2. My PC (laptop, smartphone, tablet…) does not find any devices when running the Chromecast App.

A2: Possible causes:

Your PC (laptop, smartphone, tablet…) is not connected to the wireless router. Connect your device to your home network.

Your PC (laptop) is using cable connection to the router. Most of the time, this is NOT a problem. But some router may have strange settings for LAN and wireless. So, try wireless connection.

Your PC does not have wireless card. You must use a PC with wireless capabilities.

Your PC (laptop, smartphone, tablet…) is using 5GHz connection. Most of the time, this is NOT a problem. But some router may have strange settings for these two networks. So, try 2.4GHz wireless connection.

Your PC (laptop, smartphone, tablet…) is using 802.11 AC connection. Most of the time, this is NOT a problem. But some router may have strange settings for AC and b/g/n network. So, try to disable AC in your router.

I have setup chrome cast and started watching YouTube program on my smart TV. I used IPad for setting up. How do I come back to iPad? I tried switching off the TV, it didn’t help. I get a prompt “connection to the server is lost”. I need help.

After Chromecast is ready to cast, as the tv screen says,the Chromecast icons still are not reappearing in all my apps! How do I fix this problem? I am disabled& this my only way of connecting to the world. Please, HELP! Thank you Kriss Martinez

Bonjour i have installed my chromecast and i see on my tv screen that it’s there. It says Ready to cast. But when trying to add my Ipad, the instrutions tell me to select the chromecast network and then come back to the apps but the network is not there. I could see it prior to the instalation. Thank you for your help.

Thank you for your answer. Now I’m able to watch You Tube video with Chromecast but that’s all. Don’t have the little “pictogram” of Ccast to watch pictures or videos that were taken or filmed with my IPad. How can I do that? Thanks again

Is there anyway to speed up casting from tab in the chrome browser? This works very well for supported apps like Netflix However, casting from tabs falls far short of Airplay. I dropped the quality to the lowest settings and video is still much too laggy to watch. I have very high-speed internet (80 down and 30 up) so that’s not the issue.

I’m not sure I understand. This is video already on a web site. As an example, I go to a website to watch my local news cast a couple of hours after it airs on tv. Air playing it works great with great quality. Tab casting is very laggy and slow.

Chromecast setup fine. Apps on iPad like Netflix and BBC iPlayer play fine on iPad with casting icon present. Try to cast and iPlayer says “there was a problem try again later” and Netflix just freezes. Any idea where the problem lies? Many thanks.

I easily connect the chromecast to my TV and was able to use it from my laptop via Wifi. Unfortunately, it refuse to connect to my Galaxy S3 smartphone. The phone does not find it. Is there incompatibility issues with some specific devices like the Samsung GS3?

I did it as recommended and obtained the same result. I ran the chromecast app on the S3. The S3 is connected to the wifi but the do not find the chromecast device on the wifi network as the error message tells me. The Chromecast device is well connected because everything works fine with my laptop.

Wish I had this info before I bought this thing. The product has no info regarding operating system requirements. I was planning on using my Galaxy Tab. I couldnt even download the app because Google Play says I dont have a device. I tried my rarely used Windows XP laptop after downloading the Chrome browser as the prefered browse. Chrome opened up in IE! Ive got a Windows 7 desktop but that wont do me any good. I guess these things only cater to people that always have the latest tech and send lots of equipment to landfills.

Thanks for the response. I’m usually pretty good at figuring this stuff out but I’m not getting anywhere. My firmware version is 2.3.4 and buildware is Gingerbread.E17. I dont know which is more relevent. The update is current.

I also read somewhere in my post purchase research that Chromecast will not do what I specifically bought it to do. I want to watch directly from network websites like PBS or CBS. The BestBuy person assured me that it would do that.

For casting from PC, it can cast a Chrome browser tab (formal feature) or the whole desktop (experimental). But it requires moderate hardware. It needs Win 7 or Win 8 for Windows. Occasionally the audio may not work well.

I installed chromecast to my tv through my android phone on March 7th. I’ve been watching movies via netflix since that time until and including yesterday. Last night and today, I can’t seem to get chromecast to appear on my tv. My tv screen is black, as if it is off, but it is NOT off. On my phone, it states “Not in range”. I also notice other people’s tag names with my secured addess listed on my phone. Has someone stolen my access? I can’t seem to figure this one out. Please help! And Thanks! ;

First, did you notice the color of of the led in your Chromecast? Is it white? You need make sure it’s powered on and connected to the TV.

If it’s on, and your TV source is correct for Chromecast, you can try to do a factory reset for Chromecast by pressing and holding the button for about 25 seconds. There’s a guide on factory reset in our how to guide section.

It’s hard to steal you access because Chromecast requires a code shown on the TV which it physically connects to.

I have been using Chromecast for a while now and I love it but our internet got shut off and a friend is letting me use his WIFI can I watch chromecast on his WIFI if it isn’t in my house?? I have to have my computer outside for it to connect because it it two houses down. Is it possible

Hi, I have no empty HDMI port left on my TV, instead I use an HDMI switch, which still has one port available. I use the Marmitek Connect 310 HDMI Switcher. Could I use the Chromecast with this HDMI switch? If not, I have no use for it, so for me this is essential. Is there a list of HDMI switches that work with Chromecast?

chromecast works good on my laptop, but i want it on my samsung galaxy 10.1 tablet that is running android 4.0.1, but i get a incompatable error. the specs says it should be android 3 and higher. Sho whats the problem?

Well i’m not really sure of whats the problem. i get the incompatable devices at the beginning of the install. and to be honest, i’m not sure what tou mean by jellybean. i don’t see that in the system specs. and to really confuse things, it started working on it’s own an ran for about an hour and then just quit. so i am now balder than when i first started.

well it setup ok on my laptop and works well on that. it’s just a head scratcher. now the really strange thing is that it comes up also and says no compatable devices and lists the vizio box which isn’t even plugged in.

on the laptop when the app is checking for compatability. and the vizio i have is completely unplugged and in the box so unless there is a cap that’s letting send a signal, i am really confused. and i just want to also say thanks for any and all help you have provided.

to be honest i’m not sure what i did. i have a samsung galaxy 10.1 tab ( wifi ). I am checking w/samsung on this also cause it is sparatic in running, and the app doesn’t show in the app area. so it’s a hit and miss on if it’s gonna work. again thanks for the assist. i’ll let you know if we find anything out.

I just had a question before I purchased this product. I have been doing research and I was wondering if you purchased 2 chromecast devices is it possible to set them up on 2 different TVs on the same router? Thanks in advance

i’ve been trying to disconnect my chrome cast from my galaxy note 3 but it wont disconnect from it. It wont even cast on my screen either I’ve been trying to unplug the chromecast and still nothing so what can i do because i want to watch my movies but i cant and its so frustrating so please can anyone can help me please. Thank You

Hi, my Chromecast can’t connect to the wifi network. The modem has WPS security and is a Orange Livebox 4B88 (France). Usually if I need to connect my phone or new device, I always need to press the WPS button on the modem and at the same time on my device. Since there is no such possibility on Chromecast, please advice how to connect the Chromecast to the WiFi. Thanks

Chromecast doesn’t support wps. You need provide the security key for the connection during the setup as indicated on the setup screen. You need check the router mannual on how to find the security keys. Usually, from the Web interface where you manage the router, you can find all settings.

hi, screen mirroring works fine with my s4 but when I tried with my note 10.1 2014 cannot find the option cast this screen on the chromecast app 1.7.4. My tablet is running android 4.3. Any idea? Any other app to sreen mirror?

I have SONY BRAVIA TV which is two years old.It is WI-FI enabled but it requires USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA-BR100 to access the internet. Can chromecast serve the pupose of this device USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA-BR100. Please reply asap.

Can a Chromecast connected to external electrical plug, using the adapter, cause an electrical surge in the TV. My TV circuit board damaged as soon as I switched the plug on. Google customer service is saying HDMI don’t pass on the electric current inside the TV.

Of course, you can connect Chromecast to an external plug with the provided adapter (or any usb chargers with rated current 800-1000mA). Some TVs may not provide sufficient current for Chromecast. This is actually recommended.

I had someone set up the chromecast to my HD tv. My question is….if for some reason, I unplug the device from my tv and plug it back in at a later time, will I have to set it up again / reprogram or will chromecast remember the device it’s attached to?

i installed chromecast on my ipad and realized that the chrome internet browser app is not supported to be mirrored.so i want to use the chromcast on my laptop but it is not recognizing it when i try to install it on the laptop.

I have an iPad I have connected to my tv via chromecast. When using the chromecast app “play movies” when playing movies the movies are lagging (or buffering?). The movies are unwatchable it is so bad. I don’t have the probl watching the movies directly off my iPad – only when I cast to the tv. I read that May need to changes play back settings in the chromecast app. But how do I do this on an iPad? I don’t have a laptop.

Do you mean Google Play Movies? The playing quality is mainly determined by the internet connection. Nothing is through your iPad once you initiate the play through Chromecast. Please note, Chromecast can only use 2.4G Hz network and your iPad probably is using 5G Hz, which usually provides better connection quality.

If you are talking about local media (movies saved in your ipad or local NAS), it depends on the app you are using.

Hello, I really enjoy my chromecast, but I do have one issue with it. Whenever I exit out of google chrome after casting and then open google chrome again, I always have to re-download the google cast extension before I can cast. If I stop casting and leave the google chrome open, the cast icon doesn’t disappear. I have a windows 8.1 laptop that I cast from. Any ideas how I can set up my computer so I don’t have to download the extension every time? Thank you. Any help is appreciated.

I connect my chromecast to my TV , select input channel…which is correct. I then see a spinning chrome wheel then black screen… Then nothing…..just a black screen. When downloading a Chromecast app, and trying to link the pc to chromecast dongle…I cannot see a passcode to match the one on my pc. Is this is a waste of £30?

the chromecast button is not showing on my ipad or labtop? It shows on my phone thou. What do i have to do to get it to show on the ipad or labtop? It worked earlier on the ipad but when I switched the tv back to cable then tried using chromecast again the button doesnt appear on the ipad anymore

Hi, Read through your post. Could not find what happened to me. On my ipad it shows ‘devices’ – my device is there and says it is ready to cast but I have no way to actually cast a video. I go to the videos stored on my ipad and play them but it does not show on the tv screen. I tried downloading realplayer cloud but it will not stream any of my videos. Seems to work off my macbook, though very shotty… Am about to give up!! Help?

I tried to set up Chromecast via the Chromcast setup app on my laptop. I kept gettng an “uh-oh” messsage saying something about my router. So I used my iphone insted, downloaded the iphone app, and set up my Chromecast device using that. I then downloaeded the Chromecast extension for the Chrome browse on my laptopr. I am able to cast from the Chrome browser now to my tv. But when I go back to the Chromecast setup app, it still says “No Chromecasts found on my network.” How is that possible when I can cast from the Chrome browser? Any idea how to fix this?

You can set the time format and time zone from the Chromecast app in your Android devices.

Start the Chromecast app in your Android device, it should detect the Chromecast devices in your network automatically. Tap the name of the that Chromecast to access the device info page, tap Time format, you can change the format to 24 houir or 12 hour format.

In Chromecast app, you can also manually search for Chromecast devices in your network. Tap the menu key (top left), then tap device.

No, you can just plug it into another TV on your house and it should work.

It’s not necessary to do the setup. You only need setup once unless you change router or wireless settings.

What do you see on the TV screen when you plug the Chromecast to the TV? Make sure the TV source is correct. Also, you may try to use the official power adapter because USB ports on TV may fail to provide sufficient current.

I’ve set up chrome cast successfully and used Netflix immediately, now when I want to cast I cannot because my iPad does not show the cast in the wifi list, I’ve searched with my iphone and laptop and sign of it, have also searched unsuccessfully via the chrome cast app. What am I missing? Thank you.

You need install Chromecast app in your mobile devices (iPad or iPhone). Then open Netflix app. You should then find teh casting button inside the app.

Please make sure your mobile devices are also connected to the same router.

On the laptop, if it is connected to the same network as Chromecast, you can click the “google cast” icon. This should give you a list of available Chromecast devices currently connected to the same router.

I have the app installed on my devices and everything worked ok initially, it’s only since going back to use for the 2nd time that issues arose. I have re set the Chromecast a few times but keep getting the uh oh message saying it can’t talk to the same router as the iPad which it did do originally and I’ve not changed any settings so why has it fallen off! I’ve noticed it gets as far changing the name to what I have selected and then connection is lost.

I have connected my Chromecast to HDMI port on Samsung SyncMaster P2470LHD and plugged the usb to a charger, but selecting HDMI input with the remote doesn’t show anything. Actually it says that there is no device connected. Chromecast blinks white and the android app finds it, but it seems that the TV doesn’t recognize it. Any tip?

Very Confused. Yesterday i purchased my chromecast and set it all up fine. It took two attempts but it was working none-the-less. I watched a film and some random stuff from youtube to test it – all fine and dandy. Left it overnight (plugged in). Came back to it this morning and i have only a black screen for the HDMI channel. I have checked the chromecast and the light is on fine. I have switched HMDI ports and channels and still just a black screen. According to my phone it is ready to cast…. any ideas anyone?!

Chromecast was working fine on my Samsung TV but a few days ago the screen went black. Switched HDMI ports and powered off and on and reset chromescast but no joy. Audio is still working and it is casting but no picture. HDMI ports still work for other devices. Tested chromecast on Kids LG TV and it works fine there. Any ideas?

I was able to set it up, I got on screen “ready to cast”, but whenever I tried to play videos from Netflix, YouTube, BTSport etc, I was getting a message” error playing a vidoe please chose another one. I got same results when I repeat my action over and over again. I even went to the store and changed it for another one, but I got same results. Is there anything else i can do ? Thanks

Did this problem ever get sorted? I have just bought a Chromecast and I get exactly the same problem. Videos (YouTube, iPlayer) show the title at the top of the TV screen, start to play for about a second or so then the screen goes blank with a spinning wheel and finally I get the message Rafal describes. Same from iPad or PC.

Hi , I have chrome cast plugged into my tv in bedroom been using it for 2 months everything fine then it has just stopped working light is on and everything connected tried it on different tv in living room and it worked so tried it back on original tv I had been using and all I get is the message not support hdmi extender is also plugged in any ideas?

I have been using my chromecast and my samsung tablet and everything was great. One night the internet failed, I rebooted the router and everything came back. Then the show stopped , said it was reloading and that was it. I cannot connect the doble to wifi again. How can I get it connected to my wifi again.

I am not sure if this has been posted before but it might help some who are having a problem getting Chromecast to work with a BT Home hub. Having followed the set up procedure and established connection OK Youtube and iPlayer would not play, I knew that Chromecast was working as I could display web pages from the Chrome browser on my PC OK (with plugin). I finally found the solution, which had been posted on various forums, and that is to turn off ‘Smart Setup’ on the Home Hub – everything then worked as it should. Details on how to do this can be found on Google – search Chromecast BT Home Hub.

I have chromecast installed on my tv. I have tried to cast to it from my laptop, Galaxy tab, and samsung galaxy s3 phone and none works. I can reboot the chromecast from all devices but none cast video. Laptop says unexpected error. Phone and tablet don’t show cast button on any apps (youtube/ netflix/etc). Not sure what I’m doing wrong.

Chromecast damaged my TV: I bought chromecast from currys last week, set it up in the evening, I was able to use it for an hour then turn off my TV but left the chromecast plugged in the power supply then to the HDMI port of my TV, the following morning my 50″ LG TV wont work anymore, it will only light up for few seconds and turns blank wont do anything else, but I can hear alien like sound like a slow motion video sound. Please help me

In your opinion, 1. Can the Chrome cast dongle and the USB both be connected to the TV and be left connected to the TV at all times? 2. If the answer to #1 is yes, which is best, to leave the USB connected to the TV or the included power adapter plugged into the wall socket? 3. Or, do you recommend unplugging both the USB and Chrome cast dongle unit when not in use?

1. Yes, the USB port on Chromecast is for power only. So, you can insert it any power source including TV’s usb port. But do not insert it into router’s USB port. For some routers it may mess up your network. 2. no difference. Some TVs may fail to provide sufficient current in the USB port. 3. If you use the device daily, you can just leave it there. If you know you are not going to use it for a few days, you may just unplug the USB cable/adapter. Anyway it is up to you. You can unplug the cable/adapter to save some power (less than 5w). Chromecast itself can be left on the TV all the time. There is no reason to remove Chromecast from the TV.

Can you help me I have a frustrating problem my chrome cast has done something to my Internet I can no longer find my Internet this problem occurred 2 hours after I plugged in the Chrome cast nothing in my house is working laptop phones TV even the chrome cast can pick up my Internet I can’t even see the name of my Internet

ChromeCast worked perfect for about a month until http://www.YouTube.com decided we watch too much content, and now requires to enter a reCaptcha. On the PC it reads: “Sorry for the interruption. We have been receiving a large volume of requests from your network. To continue with your YouTube experience, please enter the verification code below” No problem on a PC, you just type in the barely readable code and move on. But the ChromeCast displays: “There was an error playing this video – Please choose another video” on every video and playlist. How do you get past this? I’m assuming YouTube wants the Chromecast to enter a reCaptcha, as it requires on every PC, smartphone, or tablet. A little background info, I installed 2 Chromecasts in a hairsalon, as they want FashionTV all day. The local cable or satellite providers do not carry this station. YouTube runs for about 9-10hrs a day playing 2 playlists simultaneously. Perfect picture quality, no lag,up until yesterday.

I think you mean the initial setup of Chromecast. Yes, it is normal. During the initial setup, your laptop need connect to the Chromecast directly (and therefore disconnects current connection). But the connection will be restored automatically once you finish the setup.

For one Chromecast device, you only set it up once. You can set it up from any devices. If you have problems to set it up from laptop (this seldom happens), you can set it up from other devices.

To use Chromecast, you only need install Google cast extension for your Chrome browser in the laptop. You don’t need anything else.

My set this up for me and it worked fine. I’m sure he told me to click on a particular button but can’t remember where it is. Tried to use today can get the film playing on my PC but it isn’t showing on TV I know I’m in the right HDMI port. Can you help? Thanks

I have had chromecast for a year and ran it though my LG phone. We downloaded it to the laptop and my wifi connects to the phone for 5 seconds and then kicks me off. No problem with any other phone or devices, just my phone. I purchased a more powerful router and when I set up the laptop to chromecast my phone again gets kicked out of the wifi. Should I run chromecast just through my phone like I did previously?

I am trying to run the Chromecast through an HDMI input on my Integra receiver out to my TV and the picture is scrambled. Have checked to make sure I have the input correct and tried switching to another input only to have the same problem. Additionally, I plugged it directly into another TV and the setup screen showed up perfectly, so the Chromecast itself is fine. Everything else (cable, dvd, xbox) plays through receiver to TV fine.

Put Chromecast on and it came up with the casting symbol with a red cross in it. In trying to get rid of this I have inadvertantely allowed pop ups. Now the casting symbol has totally disappeared and I can’t watch anything on the TV. I have unplugged and reinserted it but still nothing. Can you please advise how to get this working again. Thanks

how can i stop my chromecast from a never ending cycle of updating. ive tried plugging directly into mains ,ive tried resetting via the button/app, ive tried restarting my router more than once,(i think) ive tried everything to get the damn thing going again but to no avail.

I have an issue. I own three chromecasts on three different tvs. I am trying to use two of them to cast two different tabs from my chrome browser. When I tell it to cast this tab to xx and then go to a different tab and tell it to cast to yy, xx stops casting and yy goes on. Why can’t they both work?

I am trying to use Chromecast with my Windows 7 desktop. I downloaded the app but when i double click it says “no big deal but your wi-fi is off”. We installed it on Android phone yesterday and it works great. Same wi-fi network. Any thoughts? Thanks.

it is NOT necessary to set up Chromecast again from the desktop. You only need set up Chromecast once (as you did it from Android phone already).

In the PC, you need install the Google cast extension for Chrome browser. Then you should be able to use Chromecast if the PC is connected to the same router as Chromecast. Wireless connection on the PC is NOT required.

Please provide a list of the Error Indicator LEDs and what their colors/patters indicate. It seems that a solid red light indicates the Chromecast is not receiving enough power to charge. What does a blinking white light indicate? How about a solid white light? What is the color supposed to be when the device is functioning normally and is being used?

We have a chromecast for our front room TV & master bedroom TV too… Love it. However, we just bought a TV & a chromecast for my 16 yr old son & his bedroom. Everything set up fine.

**HOWEVER**, it seems that once I change over to watch a YouTube video or Google play/Vudo movie on my phone or tablet, we can on have 2 chromecast choices. (Example: Front Room & Master Bedroom, Second Bedroom is not available to choose from)

So is there a limit on how many chromecast devices you can run from a device (ie: phone, tablet)? Or is it that there’s a limit on how many chromecast devices will work per internet network? On the chromecast app it shows all 3 devices, but you cannot stream anything to the 3rd (aka: last device added), because when we hit the chromecast icon on YouTube or Google Movies or Vudu, we are only given 2 options to choose from to stream to. Very discouraging!

I’ve read everything online to troubleshoot, but this is not addressed.

To use Chromecast on a Mac, you need install Google cast extension for Chrome browser.

To use Chromecast on a mobile device (phone or tablet), you need install Chromecast App. Then in all Chromecast-supported apps (for example, YouTube), you can find the cast button to let you switch to TV.

Hi Simon, I’ve been casting from a Samsung phone to wide screen tv3 witness no problems. Just got a Samsung tablet A and when I try to cast from it to the tv it changes to 4:3 mode. Can you help ? Thanks, Kevin

Why does whatever I am watching on my Chromecast in my bedroom show up on my daughters TV in her room. How do I make it private for only my TV? This is embarrassing because she knew I was watching something a bit XXX!!!

Hi, I downloaded the CB (picture box) app onto my iPad 2 about a month ago and have been using my first generation chromecast to watch movies on my Samsung tv. Recently, the movies have stopped casting although I can watch them on my iPad. Can you please advise?

I am having the same problem. I downloaded the CB Online app (for movies and tv shows) and I can watch them on my iPad, but as soon as I try to cast the movie, the movie time immediately goes to 1 second and will not cast.

I control my chromecast from netflix application in my Samsung Galaxy S6. Everything works fine except that when an episode ends I can not stop the streamming (every option in the app is in grey, not blank). At some point I get out of the app but the chromecast keep broadcasting and the only way to stop it is unplugging chromecast power source. Do you know what could be going on and how to solve it? Thanks

Chromecast is not an issue. Any devices connected to the same wireless router can access Chromecast.

For Netflix, you need to log in. It depends on whether you are comfortable to log in to your Netflix on other devices. Netflix counts how many devices you can use simultaneously depending on your plan on most regions.

Anyway, neither Chromecast nor Netflix is tied to your iPad. You can always use them in other devices.

I cant get past the setup…from lookin at the pic ..i think the Chromecast device i have is a newer version..its round shaped …well my problem is .that i cant get past the setup process ..reason is it says the internet connection is too slow…my phones internet is my only source i got… Carrier is boost mobile .4 g LTE ….service area is ok ..runs fast when im inside home ..but slows down if i step outside..so i cant firgure out how to get past thru this problem……Second if i end up completing the setup process..am i most likely looking forward to lots of loading and buffering screens? … Hopefully i can get helped to get this device goin..if not im down $35 …that could of been spent on a unknown brand streaming device from amazon.🙁

My TV is LG. The Chromecast 1st generation was working my TV through Chromecast and Android phone connected to TV. there wasn’t any problem. On 12th August 2017 I connected with Miracast Finder app installed in my Android phone. It was connected to TV and phone. I am watching photos through the Chromecast and Miracast Finder. All of sudden Chromecast is not turning/beaming any signal.or not found any device. The Chromecast LED lights color is just like purple color, mixed with Red and white color. Till now the Chromecast is turning. Chromecast reboot button is not turning/working.

Can you tell me what is the problem is occurred. The Chromecast is become unserviceable.